Brecon: 1:1 Employment Mentoring Support across Powys

Brecon Town Council:

The 'Communities for Work Plus' Programme (CfW+) supports people to get into work.

Employment Mentors working across Powys are providing 1-1 mentoring support tailored to the needs of each individual. They can provide support with:

• Employability skills, including help with CV writing, job applications and interview preparation
• Confidence building
• Sourcing work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Finding suitable job opportunities
• Funding for training for specific qualifications such as Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), Food Hygiene, Security Industry Authority (SIA)

Find out more here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Chepstow: Medieval Mayhem with Bowlore at Cardiff Castle on Sat 12th & Sun 13th September 2026

Chepstow Castle:

Experience the sights and sounds of medieval life, as historical re-enactment group Bowlore takes over Chepstow Castle!

Displays and demonstrations taking place throughout the day, with have-a-go archery and sword school for anyone who thinks they have what it takes to become a medieval knight!

Please be aware there will be an additional charge for these activities.
Blue Light Card holders and HM Armed Forces & Veterans receive 10% off individual admission (not available online).

For more information please visit the Chepstow Castle website here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Career Transition Partnership: Employment Fair in Salford on 10 Sept

CTP Employment Fairs are open to:

Service leavers
Veterans
Reservists
Partners and spouses

Service leavers/veterans/Reservists: To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events

Family members: Register via email to CTP.events@reed.com

Alternatively register via the Forces Employment Charity (FEC): Link and click 'REGISTER' from the menu.

Next upcoming dates are:

Bournemouth - 24 Sept
Belfast - 14 Oct
Cardiff - 5 Nov
Telford - 19 Nov

To view all 2026 CTP Employment Fair locations and dates, please go to: https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2026/01/career-transition-partnership-2026.html

Catterick: North HIVE Hub Catterick Closure

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Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Haverfordwest: Stay and Play Sessions starting back on Friday 11th September at Cashfields Community Centre

Stay & Play sessions will start back Friday 11th September
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Haverfordwest: Haverfordwest Lantern Parade - 30th October 2026

 

Haverfordwest Council & SPAN Arts:

The Haverfordwest Lantern parade returns October 30th! FREE public lantern making workshops coming soon! The lanterns are handheld and lit by reusable LED lights.

Follow SPAN Arts on social media for more updates, sign up to their monthly newsletter, or go to span-arts.org.uk to read all about it!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

North Yorkshire: Story Time for U 5's

Do you have a little one that loves stories?

Come along to one of our free Story Time sessions for children under 5.

They take place 4 times per week across all three libraries (Richmond, Colburn and Catterick) and are a great way to encourage early reading skills and interactions with peers

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Bovington: A night at the Tank Museum sleepover - Sat 10th Oct. Book now!

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What's included: 

Trenches After Dark Tour – Brave the eerie night-time trenches on a guided tour packed with atmosphere and history.

WWII Themed Meals – Enjoy a WWII themed dinner and breakfast, with hot and cold drinks included.

Tank Movie Screening – Settle in and enjoy a wartime film in a WWII themed Briefing room.

Midnight Snack Care Package – Refuel late at night with a themed snack tin to keep you going.

Interactive character-led history trails, a board game corner, and a morning military drill to start the next day

For more information, frequently asked questions and to book a ticket click HERE

Advance registration is required as tickets are limited

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Royal signals museum 'Behind Enemy Lines' book talk with author Damien Lewis. Tickets on sale now.

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Bestselling author Damien Lewis is coming to the Royal Signals Museum on Tuesday 3rd November to give a talk about his new book, Behind Enemy Lines.

Lewis will bring to life the extraordinary story of Captain Lewis ‘Archie’ Gibson, a pioneering member of the Long Range Desert Group whose daring missions took him deep behind enemy lines during the Second World War. An unmissable evening for anyone fascinated by military history and Special Forces.

Tickets on sale from 7th September.

To book tickets click HERE

Information is provided by Bovington HIVE

September Quest Magazine is Out Now

 

To read this issue (and back issues) online, please go to: https://www.questonline.co.uk/